Strategic Procurement & Planning Analyst

Almo Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Almo Corporation is seeking a highly analytical Procurement Analyst to join our Planning & Procurement Center of Excellence in Philadelphia. You will review and approve purchase order requisitions, support business units with data-driven insights, and act as a subject matter expert on inventory, demand planning, and supply chain management.

This role thrives in a fast-paced environment with large data sets, requiring effective communication of complex information to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or Certification in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Experience with a demand planning tool is required (e.g., Blue Ridge, SAP IBP, O9, GAINS, StockIQ, or similar).
• 2–5 years of experience in procurement, inventory planning, supply chain analysis, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, forecasting, supply chain principles, and procurement workflows.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and large data set manipulation; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, validate, and approve purchase order requisitions to ensure accuracy and alignment with company goals.
• Maintain and optimize inventory levels across multiple distribution centers.
• Monitor supply plans, demand forecasts, and inventory performance metrics.
• Identify discrepancies, shortages, or planning risks and proactively recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support business units, finance, distribution centers, and operations.
• Develop meaningful reports and dashboards that support decision-making on inventory, procurement, and forecasting.
• Provide insights into buying trends, lead times, stock availability, and demand variability.
• Analyze large data sets to identify patterns, opportunities, and risks.
• Partner with Purchasing, Category Management, Operations, Finance, and Business Unit leaders to support company performance objectives.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Train and support users in understanding procurement and planning processes, tools, and best practices.
• Leverage demand planning tools to support forecasting and planning accuracy.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to enhance procurement efficiency and inventory health.
• Support the development and documentation of planning standards and procedures.

Skills

Demand planning

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Power BI/Tableau

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Blue Ridge

SAP IBP

O9

GAINS

StockIQ

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Almo Corporation is seeking a highly analytical Procurement Analyst to join our Planning & Procurement Center of Excellence in Philadelphia. You will review and approve purchase order requisitions, support business units with data-driven insights, and act as a subject matter expert on inventory, demand planning, and supply chain management.

This role thrives in a fast-paced environment with large data sets, requiring effective communication of complex information to cross-functional teams.